Events

The Carlow Garden Festival

Friday 31 July 2026. As part of Carlow Garden Festival, Altamont Plants are hosting talks by renowned gardeners, Tom Brown and Jack Aldridge.

A tour of the private garden of Angela Moylan O’Reilly

Saturday 20 June 2026. Join Robert for a special visit to the private garden of Angela Moylan O’Reilly, located between Bennettsbridge & Thomastown, Co....

Romancing the Rose. Growing and Caring for Roses

Saturday 13 June 2026, 11.30am - 12.30pm. Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener at Ardgillan Castle, Co. Dublin will share her expert knowledge on growing, caring...

The Power of Creativity

Thursday 28 May 2026, 11.30am - 12.30pm. Irish Actor Rachel Pilkington explores some of the ways in which the Arts and creativity can bring...

Container Paradise

Saturday 9 May 2026, 11.30am - 1.30pm. Hester Forde will demonstrate how to transform any corner of your garden with beautifully planted containers. A...

Great plants for every garden – and how to use them

Saturday 11 April 2026, 11.30am - 1.30pm. Des Doyle will explore his garden throughout the gardening year. Each season will be introduced by a...

Reawakening the garden: timely tasks and plants that shine in the spring garden

Saturday 14 March 2026, 11.30am - 1.00pm. Mary Keenan will guide you through some key tasks to refresh your garden after winter and prepare...

Snowdrops and their Woodland Friends

Saturday 21th February 2026, 11.30am-1.30pm. Join Robert and Rosie Maye at Altamont Plants for an enjoyable, informative and practical morning devoted to Snowdrops and...

2026 Snowdrop Gala

Saturday 24th January 2026. In its 15th year and is now firmly established as one of the highlights of the Irish Horticultural calendar. The event brings...

Life at Esker Farm

Sunday 12 October 2025, 1pm - 1.45pm. Join Dave for a wonderful and fascinating talk on the life and times of a Bulb Farm....

Autumn Planting for Spring Display

Sunday 12 October 2025, 11am - 12pm. Hester will be providing practical advice and creative ideas for planting bulbs in beds and containers. In...

Selecting Trees and Shrubs to create your Autumn Wonderland

Saturday 11 October 2025, 11am - 12pm. Join renowned gardener, Mary Keenan and discover how to choose and combine the best trees and shrubs for...

Autumn Perennials – The Princes of the Gardening Year

Saturday 6 September 2025, 11am - 1pm. Workshop highlighting what makes each plant stand out but also why they reign supreme in the late...

Painting your Garden in Oils & Acrylics with Jacinta Crowley-Long

Saturday 28 June 2025, 10.30am - 4.30pm. Jacinta will give a demo on techniques and show her painting process and will help you with...

Rambling Rector & Dusky Maiden. A love affair. The myth, magic and history of the Rose with Assumpta Broomfield

Saturday 14 June 2025, 11am - 1pm. Assumpta will share her deep knowledge and passion of these wonderful flowers, offering insights into the beauty, history...